Professional Support Program

Am I at risk of burnout?

Fill out this confidential questionnaire to help screen yourself for symptoms of burnout.

Canadian Medical Association Physician Wellness Hub

Provides wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators.

Physician Litigation Stress

Resources for physicians who are undergoing a medical malpractice process.

Building the Peer Support Physicians Need

In this podcast, Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie chats with Dr. Jo Shapiro on the value of connecting with colleagues.

Leadership

Section of Physician Leaders

Open to any DNS member. To attend a virtual meeting, sign up to receive the Zoom link. Read “Latest News” for updates.

NSH Leadership Learning Development

Educational resources on topics including change management, systems thinking and conflict competence.

DalMed Emerging Leaders in Academic Medicine

Helps clinical and basic science faculty acquire knowledge and skills to take on expanded roles in their academic settings.

DalMed Continuing Professional Development

Keep your skills sharp and add new tools to your toolbox with CPD sessions from DalMed.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

EDIA Tools from Doctors Nova Scotia

Resources include a toolkit, a safe spaces poster and a guide to de-escalating discrimination and bigotry from patients.

Diversity and leadership capacity of self-assessment form

This tool details four areas of diversity and inclusion leadership capability. It provides a snapshot of your strengths.

CMA Community: Physican Health Inclusion

A supportive, peer-managed space for physicians and medical trainees with disabilities or chronic conditions. Log in to “CMA Community” and ask to join.

Canadian Association of Physicians with Disbilities

Social networking and support for Canadian physicians with disabilities.

Diversity Resources from the Department of Health and Wellness

Resources from Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness to support diversity, social inclusion and cultural competence.

Community Resources

211 Nova Scotia

A free and confidential navigation service with information about community and social services in your community or throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions

Learn about mental health and addiction supports and services in Nova Scotia. Access the intake line and online tools, browse services and clinics, and find information about mental health and addiction.

Community Mental Health Resource Guide

Guide for Halifax Regional Municipality, including crisis, non-crisis and community-based services (gender and sexual health, addictions, grief, practical support, housing, legal justice, resource centres and support for youth).

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Interested in learning more about our programs and services? Please fill out the form below and our physician wellness navigator, Katelyn Junus, will contact you with more information. All correspondence is confidential.

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Interested in learning more about our programs and services? Please fill out the form below and our physician wellness navigator, Katelyn Junus, will contact you with more information. All correspondence is confidential.

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